Professor Lorenzo Menicanti has performed 15,000+ heart surgeries and pioneered the technique for surgical reconstruction of the left ventricle.
Prof. Dr. Giovanni Nano leads the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit at San Donato Hospital, specializing in cardiovascular diseases with over 150 publications.
Developed the 'Alfieri Mitral Repair' technique – now the standard for mitral valve repair – and performed over 15,000 cardiac procedures at San Raffaele.
Performs 200+ congenital heart surgeries annually – Dr. Carminati treats both children and adults at San Donato Hospital.
Dr. Francesco Bedogni is an international expert in endovascular and structural heart interventions, serving as Chief of Department at San Donato Hospital.
Dr. Alessandro Frigiola is one of Italy's most experienced cardiac surgeons, renowned for his success in heart-related procedures at San Donato Hospital.
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| Rank | Doctor | experience | Good Fit For | What Sets Them Apart | Clinic & Location | Consultation |
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| #1 | Left ventricle reconstruction | Pioneer of left ventricle surgical reconstruction technique – 15,000+ heart surgeries performed. Author of 160+ scientific papers with high citation rate. | Italy | from
$350 | ||
| #2 | 31 years of experience | Vascular and endovascular procedures | Specializes in vascular surgery with extensive training in leading international institutes. Head of Vascular Unit with 150+ publications in top journals. | Italy | from
$350 | |
| #3 | 46 years of experience | Mitral valve repair and replacement | Pioneered the 'Alfieri Mitral Repair' technique used worldwide. Former President of EACTS with 600+ publications. Awarded for contributions to cardiology. | Italy | from
$350 | |
| #4 | Congenital heart defects | One of Italy's most experienced congenital heart surgeons – handles complex pediatric and adult cases. Performs 200+ procedures yearly. | Italy | Price on request
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| #5 | Structural heart interventions | European proctor for TAVI and MITRACLIP – trains other surgeons in these advanced techniques. Board member of Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology. | Italy | Price on request
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| #6 | Complex cardiac procedures | Renowned for successful outcomes in complex heart surgeries. Active participant in international cardiac interventions with dual expertise in cardiology and surgery. | Italy | from
$350 |